Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Evzoni
68km north of Thessaloniki
Niki
16km north of Florina
TURKEY
Kipi is more convenient if you're heading for İstanbul, but the route through Kastanies
goes via the fascinating towns of Soufli and Didymotiho in Greece, and Edirne (ancient
Adrianoupolis) in Turkey.
Kastanies
139km northeast of Alexandroupoli
Kipi
43km east of Alexandroupoli
Bus
The Greek railways organisation
OSE
(Organismos Sidirodromon Ellados;
www.ose.gr
)
once operated international buses from Greece. However, along with the cessation of in-
ternational train services in 2011, the buses are no longer running. It's worth checking the
website to see if the buses return to the road but don't hold your breath.
Train
The Greek railways organisation
OSE
(Organismos Sidirodromon Ellados;
www.ose.gr
)
has been seriously affected by the country's financial problems, with international trains
eliminated and domestic routes severely curtailed. The situation is fluid, so check ahead.
Sea
Ferries can get very crowded in summer. If you want to take a vehicle across it's wise to
make a reservation beforehand. The services indicated are for high season (July and
August). Please note that tickets for all ferries to Turkey must be bought a day in advance
and you will almost certainly be asked to turn in your passport the night before the trip. It
will be returned the next day before you board the boat. Port tax for departures to Turkey
is around €15.
Another way to visit Greece by sea is to join one of the many cruises that ply the Ae-
gean.
INTERNATIONAL FERRY ROUTES
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE POINT
ARRIVAL POINT
TIME
FREQUENCY
Albania
Corfu
Saranda
25min
1 daily
Italy
Patra
Ancona
20hr
3 daily
